Music

Boxed Wine: Cheap, Fun

Boxed Wine ramps up the party with their debut LP Cheap, Fun released last May 2013. Experience the power of indie party pop with ten tracks from Chris, Ralph, Mike, and Steve. With musical influences such as Tokyo Police Club, Vampire Weekend, Ra Ra Riot, Two Door Cinema Club, and The Strokes, it’s no surprise that this New Jersey-based band has a lot to offer.

Balance and the Travelling Sounds: Departure

Here’s one ‘departure’ from the usual R&B and soul you’re exposed to: Balance and the Travelling Sounds. Calling their funky music as “neo-soul” (remember Lili K?), the group meshes musical tropes from the jazz, R&B, and hip-hop genres to create a type of music that’s both nostalgic and unmistakably modern at the same time.

The Jeffries: The Demon of Frenchman Street

Theater and indie music comes together in The Jeffries‘ latest musical project The Demon of Frenchman Street released last May 2013. Not just an ordinary music compilation, this seven-track album follows the story of detective Royal Jones as he decides to rejoin the New Orleans brass to stop a mass murderer at large in the Bayou–The Demon of Frenchman Street.

Rowan Lewis: Soundiseverything

Soundiseverything by Rowan Lewis was released last May 2013. Featuring a six-track collection, the 16-year old singer from UK wishes to express herself by creating beautiful music. Subtle melodies is created by the smooth voice and soft music of this EP.

Little Comets: A Little Comets Sampler

Craving to attend that super hip music festival but the heavens won’t permit? Listen to what the Little Comets have to offer instead! With a repertoire described as “kitchen sink indie”, this English three-piece act have been working their way into every music lover’s hearts since 2009.

Wally Clark: Sportin’ Waves

Embracing hip hop’s ever-changing landscape, Wally Clark‘s Sportin Waves sounds like an old friend that’s ready to chill and pour you a drink. Founder of the recording company Gummy Soul, Wally Clark is a Nashville native who marks his sound with a combination of Tennessee’s soul music, hip hop, and Southern charm.

The Velvet Chameleon: I/O

Roaring with distinguished sounds inspired by a Radiohead, Jack White, John Mayer, and Queens of the Stone Age, The Velvet Chameleon‘s latest release is a solid package ready to hit the radio waves. Simply titled I/O, the five-track collection aims to blend drive and structure with off-beat melodies and rhythms.

Jody Aaron: Rivers

Pop rock has returned to its irresistible form, thanks to Jody Aaron. An accomplished songwriter, Jody performs some of his own compositions when not busy penning tunes for others. His debut EP Rivers, which he recently released, is one good mixed bag of treats; kudos to Scott Matthews for producing.